At
Memphis:Transfer
from the University of Memphis where he played in two of 13 games
on special teams...Ole Miss: Made his collegiate debut on special
teams in the season opener...Suffered an injury in the game and was
held out of practice and the next four games...UAB: Returned to the
field against the Blazers...Logged first career tackle on an
assisted stop on special teams...Missed the remainder of the season
after having an undisclosed surgery for an injury.

In high school: Played for Chris Wiley at
Arlington High School...Helped his squad to a 7-4 record and a
second place finish in Region 7-5A in 2007...Team advanced to the
first round of the TSSAA playoffs in 2007...Lettered four seasons,
working at linebacker, tight end and fullback...Named first-team
all-region at tight end and linebacker as a senior...Was an
honorable mention all-state selection at linebacker in
2007...Selected as a Commercial Appeal Player of the Week...Was a
Shelby County Best of the Preps pick on defense as senior...Totaled
104 tackles and five receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns in
'07...Also averaged 37 yards a punt and had a long punt of 64
yards...Participated in the East vs. West All-Star Game...Was
invited to participate in the AutoZone/Liberty Bowl All-Star
Game...Also lettered in baseball and basketball at AHS.
Personal: John Michael Allen Bryant is the son of
Rod and Tracy Bryant...Born November 23, 1989, in Zweibrucken,
Germany.